Town Pop. 736

Living in Stoke Orchard: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Orchard scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 69/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 30/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the GL52 postcode district, Stoke Orchard scores lowest. It scores 23 points below the GL52 postcode district as a whole, which averages 68/100. On bills specifically, Stoke Orchard sits 10 points above the GL52 district figure of 59/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL52 postcode district.

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Stoke Orchard scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wickham Grove 10 crimes
  2. 2 Whittle Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.054 · PM2.5 6.23 · PM10 11.479 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital7.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCleevelands Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,614 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
30
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
69
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 3.2 mi
Cheltenham Spa 3.9 mi
Gloucester 8 mi
J10 M5 1.7 mi
J9 M5 2.7 mi
J9 M5 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stoke Orchard in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tewkesbury 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Northway 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashchurch 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Orchard a nice place to live?

Stoke Orchard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Orchard is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stoke Orchard?

Stoke Orchard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stoke Orchard in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Orchard

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